FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
Using Kali Linux on a virtual machine is recommended by the NCL Game-makers(*), but why? ZeroTrail explains the perks of VMs, where to go for help setting yours up, which tools are off-limits during the Games, and which tools and operating systems will serve you the most—not only in the NCL Games, but in your future career as a cybersecurity pro!
FiFi aka "ZeroTrail"
You want to develop your skillz, but you aren't sure where to start. Maybe starting with a competition like NCL is intimidating. Did you know there are games you can play on your own, before the NCL Games begin? ZeroTrail advocates for war games as the best way for beginners to learn command line and for experts to hone their skills!
Taisa
We know what you're thinking: Now that the semester is over and with finals out of the way, what's a student gotta do to learn some Python during winter break around here?? Never you fear, "Beginner Python with wolfshirtz" is here!
Hush1e
Wondering how your school performed overall? Take a gander at the National Cyber League Power Rankings—the leaderboard for schools! Hush1e demystifies what the scores mean, how they're calculated, and how to not get yeeted from the board.
MistressVenom
The NCL Games are over—now what? MistressVenom works in cybersecurity and has reviewed thousands of résumés. She explains how to effectively put your NCL experience and Scouting Report to work for you in your quest for employment. Learn what recruiters like, what NCL allows, and what qualifies as a spoken language!
Hush1e
With the NCL Team Game on the way, it's time to think about team structure! Hush1e shares SNHU's method for creating an effective team that includes all player levels. Be sure to also browse the blog category, NCL Collaboration Tips for additional ideas and strategies!
CryptoKait
CryptoKait answers commonly asked questions about the NCL Team Game: Who can be on your team, and where can you find such people? Why does the Team Game matter? Can you develop a particular set of skills to find out which teammate is submitting wrong answers? For more, also check out WebWitch's Spring 2020 EYNTK Team Game Guide!
Paul Buonopane
NCL veterans, we see you pushing for top 100 (and higher!) on the leaderboard. Out of thousands of players and hundreds of teams, someone has to be number 1—and it could be you! Paul breaks down the criteria for ranking and shares pro tips for keeping your accuracy while scoring all the points, even as a team. You'll never look at caffeine the same way again!
JeanaByte
It's the one-year anniversary of JeanaByte's first How to Run Your NCL Preseason Recaps! To wrap up the Fall 2020 Preseason, she speaks as a student coach about how to lead a recap session, including seasoned advice for areas of focus, questions to ask, and the major no-no to avoid! Pro Tip: Take notes during every Game, and run a recap after each one!
WebWitch
At the end of the Preseason Game, players are sorted into one of four Brackets: Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Pewter. How does that impact you? WebWitch explains the differences and similarities between the Brackets and how they affect your experience as a player.
CryptoKait 
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